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November 27, 1971

Introduction

This almanac page for Saturday, November 27, 1971, pulls together various records created by the federal government and links to additional resources which can provide context about the events of the day.

Previous Date: Friday, November 26, 1971

Next Date: Sunday, November 28, 1971

Schedule and Public Documents

  • The Daily Diary files represent a consolidated record of the President's activities. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

    The President's day began at San Clemente, California

  • The Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents made available transcripts of the President's news conferences; messages to Congress; public speeches, remarks, and statements; and other Presidential materials released by the White House.

    Digitized versions can be found at HathiTrust.

  • Each Public Papers of the Presidents volume contains the papers and speeches of the President of the United States that were issued by the White House Office of the Press Secretary during the time period specified by the volume. The material is presented in chronological order, and the dates shown in the headings are the dates of the documents or events. In instances when the release date differs from the date of the document itself, that fact is shown in the text note.

    To ensure accuracy, remarks have been checked against audio recordings (when available) and signed documents have been checked against the original, unless otherwise noted. Editors have provided text notes and cross references for purposes of identification or clarity.

  • The Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other Presidential documents.

Archival Holdings

  • The H. R. Haldeman Diaries consists of seven handwritten diaries, 36 dictated diaries recorded as sound recordings, and two handwritten audio cassette tape subject logs. The diaries and logs reflect H. R. Haldeman’s candid personal record and reflections on events, issues, and people encountered during his service in the Nixon White House. As administrative assistant to the President and Chief of Staff, Haldeman attended and participated in public events and private meetings covering the entire scope of issues in which the Nixon White House engaged in during the years 1969-1973. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

  • The National Archives Catalog is the online portal to the records held at the National Archives, and information about those records. It is the main way of describing our holdings and also provides access to electronic records and digitized versions of our holdings. 

    The Catalog searches across multiple National Archives resources at once, including archival descriptions, digitized and electronic records, authority records, and web pages from Archives.gov and the Presidential Libraries. The Catalog also allows users to contribute to digitized historical records through tagging and transcription.

    Nixon Library Holdings

    All National Archives Units

National Security Documents

  • The President's Daily Brief is the primary vehicle for summarizing the day-to-day sensitive intelligence and analysis, as well as late-breaking reports, for the White House on current and future national security issues. Read "The President's Daily Brief: Delivering Intelligence to Nixon and Ford" to learn more.

  • The Foreign Relations of the United States series presents the official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity. Visit the State Department website for more information.

    Vol. III, Foreign Economic Policy; International Monetary Policy, 1969-1972

    International Monetary Policy, 1969-1972

    Vol. XI, South Asia Crisis, 1971

    South Asia Crisis, 1971

    • 205. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in India, Washington, November 27, 1971, 0058Z

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL INDIA—US. Secret; Immediate; Nodis. Drafted by Quainton and Sisco on November 25, cleared by Van Hollen and Kissinger, and approved by Irwin. Repeated to Islamabad, Dacca, Moscow, and USUN.

    • 206. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Pakistan, Washington, November 27, 1971, 0101Z

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 27 INDIA–PAK. Secret; Immediate; Nodis. Drafted by Laingen on November 25; cleared by Van Hollen, Sisco, and Kissinger; and approved by Acting Secretary Irwin. Repeated to New Delhi, Moscow, London, USUN, Tehran, Calcutta, and Dacca.

    • 207. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in the Soviet Union, Washington, November 27, 1971, 0103Z

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 27 INDIA—PAK. Secret; Immediate; Nodis. Drafted by Quainton and Sisco on November 25; cleared by Davies, Van Hollen, and Kissinger; and approved by Acting Secretary Irwin. Repeated to Islamabad, New Delhi, Dacca, and USUN.

    Vol. XXIII, Arab-Israeli Dispute, 1969-1972

    Proximity Talks and the Backchannel: Separate Department of State and White House Negotiating Tricks

    Vol. XXIV, Middle East Region and Arabian Peninsula, 1969-1972; Jordan, September 1970

    Persian Gulf States

    Vol. XXXII, SALT I, 1969-1972

    Narrowing the Issues, October 19, 1971-April 18, 1972

  • The Kissinger telephone conversation transcripts consist of approximately 20,000 pages of transcripts of Kissinger’s telephone conversations during his tenure as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (1969-1974) and Secretary of State (1973-1974) during the administration of President Richard Nixon. Visit the finding aid for more information.

    Digitized versions of many of these transcripts can be found on the Yale University Library website.

Audiovisual Holdings

  • The White House Photo Office collection consists of photographic coverage of President Richard Nixon meeting with prominent social, political, and cultural personalities; speaking engagements and news conferences of the President and various high-ranking members of the White House staff and Cabinet; Presidential domestic and foreign travel, including Presidential vacations; social events and entertainment involving the First Family, including entertainers present; official portraits of the President, First Family, and high-ranking members of the Nixon administration; the 1969 and 1973 Inaugurals; the President’s 1972 Presidential election campaign appearances (including speeches) and other official activities of the White House staff and the President’s Cabinet from January 20, 1969 until August 9, 1974 at the White House and the Old Executive Office Building; other locations in Washington, DC, such as The Mall; and the Presidential retreats in Camp David, Maryland, Key Biscayne, Florida, and San Clemente, California. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

    Roll WHPO-7858 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7858-02, President Nixon stands in front of a crowd gathered at the El Dorado Country Club golf course. Reporter Helen Thomas, and Presidential assistant Steve Bull are visible to the far left. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California El Dorado Country Club, clubhouse. President Nixon, Helen Thomas, Steve Bull, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7858-03-11, President Nixon and comedian Bob Hope with Eisenhower Medical Center Board of Trustees members Paul Jenkins and A. Pollard Simons on the golf course at the El Dorado Country Club. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California El Dorado Country Club, clubhouse. President Nixon, Bob Hope, Pollard Simons, Paul Jenkins, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7858-07, President Nixon and comedian Bob Hope with Eisenhower Medical Center Board of Trustees members Paul Jenkins and A. Pollard Simons on the golf course at the El Dorado Country Club. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California El Dorado Country Club, clubhouse. President Nixon, Bob Hope, Pollard Simons, Paul Jenkins, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7858-12, A crowd standing near a pond and parked golf carts watching a golfer swing at the ball, at the El Dorado Country Club Golf Course. The fairway, clubhouse and surrounding mountains are visible in the background. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California El Dorado Country Club, golf course. President Nixon, Bob Hope, Pollard Simons, Paul Jenkins, unidentified persons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7858-13-18, President Nixon at El Dorado Country Club Golf Course riding away in golf cart drivin by comedian Bob Hope. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California El Dorado Country Club, golf course. President Nixon, Bob Hope.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7858-20-22, 24-25, President Nixon and Comedian Bob Hope talk during their game of golf at the El Dorado Country Club Golf Course. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California El Dorado Country Club, golf course. President Nixon, Bob Hope.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7858-23, President Nixon speaking with Eisenhower Medial Center Board of Trustees members Paul Jenkins and A. Pollard Simons during their game of golf at the El Dorado Country Club Golf Course. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California El Dorado Country Club, golf course. President Nixon, Pollard Simons, Paul Jenkins.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7858-27-28, President Nixon shaking hands with an unidentified military officer. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California El Dorado Country Club, golf course. President Nixon, unidentified military officer.

    Roll WHPO-7859 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7859-02A-05A, President Nixon , Pat Nixon, and others in golf carts. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California El Dorado Country Club, golf course. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Bob Hope, Pollard Simons, Paul Jenkins, unidentified men and women.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7859-06A-11A, President Nixon playing 13 holes of golf with Bob Hope, Comedian and Donor of the land for the Eisenhower Medical Center, Paul Jenkins, Member of the Board of Trustees of the Eisenhower Medical Center, A. Pollard Simons, Member of the Board of Trustees of the Eisenhower Medical Center and others. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California El Dorado Country Club, golf course. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Bob Hope, Pollard Simons, Paul Jenkins, unidentified men and women.

    Roll WHPO-7860 Photographer: UPI | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7860-04-08, President Nixon pinning "Master Pilot Wings" on USA Warrant Officer Martin Knudslien, pilot of presidential helicopter. 11/27/1971, San Clemente, California helipad. President Nixon, Martin Knudslien, unidentified officer.

    Roll WHPO-7861 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7861-01A-06A, 09A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower and others attending the dedication ceremony of the Eisenhower Memorial Hospital. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, exterior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Bob Hope, Mrs. Bob Hope, Spiro T. Agnew, Judy Agnew, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Mamie Eisenhower, guests, medical personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7861-05A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower and others attending the dedication ceremony of the Eisenhower Memorial Hospital. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, exterior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Bob Hope, Mrs. Bob Hope, Spiro T. Agnew, Judy Agnew, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Mamie Eisenhower, guests, medical personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7861-08A, President Nixon addressing crowd at the dedication ceremony of the Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, with platform guests in the background. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, exterior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Bob Hope, Mrs. Bob Hope, Spiro T. Agnew, Judy Agnew, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Mamie Eisenhower, guests, medical personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7861-10A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Bob Hope, Comedian and Donor of the land for the Medical Center, Vice President Agnew, Judy Agnew, Governor Ronald Reagan, and Nancy Reagan overlooking the crowd from the balcony of the Eisenhower Memorial Hospital. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, balcony. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Bob Hope, Mrs. Bob Hope, Spiro T. Agnew, Judy Agnew, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7861-10A-15A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower, Bob Hope, Comedian and Donor of the land for the Medical Center, Vice President Agnew, Judy Agnew, Governor Ronald Reagan, and Nancy Reagan overlooking crowd on the balcony of the Eisenhower Memorial Hospital. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, balcony. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Bob Hope, Mrs. Bob Hope, Spiro T. Agnew, Judy Agnew, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Mamie Eisenhower, guests, medical personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7861-11A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower, Bob Hope (donor of the land for the medical center), Dolores Hope, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Governor Ronald Reagan, and Nancy Reagan stand on a balcony overlooking guests at Eisenhower Medical Center. 11/27/1971, Rancho Mirage, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital interior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Bob Hope, Dolores Hope, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Mamie Eisenhower.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7861-16A-17, President Nixon tours Eisenhower Memorial Hospital and meets with Olivia O'Donnell (Charge Nurse of Operating Room Area), Dolores Hope (Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Medical Center), and James Taylor (Administrator of the Hospital). 11/27/1971, Rancho Mirage, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital interior. President Nixon, Olivia O'Donnell, Dolores Hope, James Taylor, Eisenhower Medical Center.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7861-18A, President Nixon tours Eisenhower Memorial Hospital and meets with Olivia O'Donnell (Charge Nurse of Operating Room Area). 11/27/1971, Rancho Mirage, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital interior. President Nixon, Olivia O'Donnell, Eisenhower Medical Center.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7861-19-25, President Nixon and Pat Nixon touring the Eisenhower Memorial Hospital and meeting Margaret Shier (Coordinator of the Operating Room and Recovery Area), James Taylor (Administrator of the Hospital), Olivia O'Donnell (Charge Nurse of Operating Room Area), and other medical personnel. 11/27/1971, Rancho Mirage, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, interior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Margaret Shier, James Taylor, Olivia O'Donnell, medical personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7861-22A, President Nixon and Pat Nixon tour Eisenhower Memorial Hospital and meet Margaret Shier (Coordinator of the Operating Room and Recovery Area) and James Taylor (Administrator of the Hospital). 11/27/1971, Rancho Mirage, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital interior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Margaret Shier, James Taylor.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7861-24, President Nixon tours Eisenhower Memorial Hospital and meets with Margaret Shier (Coordinator of the Operating Room and Recovery Area) and James Taylor (Administrator of the Hospital). 11/27/1971, Rancho Mirage, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital interior. President Nixon, Margaret Shier, James Taylor.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7861-26A, President Nixon tours Eisenhower Memorial Hospital and meets with James Taylor (Administrator of the Hospital). 11/27/1971, Rancho Mirage, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital interior. President Nixon, James Taylor.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7861-27A-30A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower, Bob Hope, Comedian and donor of the land for the Medical Center, Mrs. Bob Hope, Vice President Agnew, Judy Agnew, Governor Ronald Reagan, and Nancy Reagan inside the Eisenhower Memorial Hospital. 11/27/1971, Rancho Mirage, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital interior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Bob Hope, Mrs. Bob Hope, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Mamie Eisenhower, guests, medical personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7861-29A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower, Bob Hope (donor of the land for the medical center), Dolores Hope, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Governor Ronald Reagan, and Nancy Reagan stand inside the Eisenhower Memorial Hospital's main lobby. 11/27/1971, Rancho Mirage, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital interior, Main Lobby. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Bob Hope, Dolores Hope, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Mamie Eisenhower.

    Roll WHPO-7862 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7862-01A-04A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower and others attending the dedication ceremony of the Eisenhower Memorial Hospital. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, exterior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Bob Hope, Mrs. Bob Hope, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Mamie Eisenhower, guests, medical personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7862-02A, Bob Hope standing nearby former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower at the dedication ceremony of the Eisenhower Memorial Hospital. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, exterior. Bob Hope, Mamie Eisenhower, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7862-05A, President Nixon addressing crowd at the dedication ceremony of the Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, with platform guests in the background. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, exterior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Bob Hope, Mrs. Bob Hope, Spiro T. Agnew, Judy Agnew, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Mamie Eisenhower, guests, medical personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7862-06A-07A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower, Bob Hope, Comedian and Donor of the land for the Eisenhower Medical Center, Vice President Agnew, Judy Agnew, Governor Ronald Reagan, and Nancy Reagan overlooking crowd on the balcony of the Eisenhower Memorial Hospital. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, balcony. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Bob Hope, Mrs. Bob Hope, Spiro T. Agnew, Judy Agnew, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Mamie Eisenhower, guests, medical personnel.

    Roll WHPO-7863 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7863-02-14, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower and others attending the dedication ceremony of the Eisenhower Memorial Hospital. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, exterior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Bob Hope, Mrs. Bob Hope, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Mamie Eisenhower, guests, medical personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7863-12A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, and others listening to former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower speaking at the dedication ceremony of the Eisenhower Memorial Hospital. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, exterior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Bob Hope, Mrs. Bob Hope, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Mamie Eisenhower, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7863-15-21, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower, Bob Hope, Comedian and Donor of the land for the Eisenhower Medical Center, Vice President Agnew, Judy Agnew, Governor Ronald Reagan, and Nancy Reagan overlooking crowd on the balcony of the Eisenhower Memorial Hospital. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, balcony. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Bob Hope, Mrs. Bob Hope, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Mamie Eisenhower, guests, medical personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7863-22-34, President Nixon greeting a group of medical and health publication editors and publishers. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, interior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, editors, publishers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7863-22A, President Nixon looking at Eisenhower Memorial Hospital dedication plaque. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, interior. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-7865 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7865-02A, President Nixon, Vice President Agnew, and former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower attending the dedication ceremony of the Eisenhower Memorial Hospital. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, exterior. President Nixon, Vice President Agnew, Mamie Eisenhower.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7865-02A-04A, 09A-12A, President Nixon, Vice President Agnew, and Mamie Eisenhower attending the dedication ceremony of the Eisenhower Memorial Hospital. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, exterior. President Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Mamie Eisenhower.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7865-05A-07A, President Nixon addressing crowd at the dedication ceremony of the Eisenhower Memorial Hospital. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, exterior. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7865-08A, President Nixon and Mamie Eisenhower addressing crowd at the dedication ceremony of the Eisenhower Memorial Hospital. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, exterior. President Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7865-09A, President Nixon and Former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower attending the dedication ceremony of the Eisenhower Memorial Hospital. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, exterior. President Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7865-11A, President Nixon seated, attending the dedication ceremony of the Eisenhower Memorial Hospital. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, exterior. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7865-13A-15A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower, Bob Hope, Comedian and Donor of the land for the Eisenhower Medical Center, Vice President Agnew, Judy Agnew, Governor Ronald Reagan, and Nancy Reagan inside the Eisenhower Memorial Hospital. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, interior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Bob Hope, Mrs. Bob Hope, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Mamie Eisenhower, guests, medical personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7865-13A-15A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower, Bob Hope, Comedian and Donor of the land for the Eisenhower Medical Center, Vice President Agnew, Judy Agnew, Governor Ronald Reagan, and Nancy Reagan overlooking crowd on the balcony of the Eisenhower Memorial Hospital. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, balcony. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Bob Hope, Mrs. Bob Hope, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Mamie Eisenhower, guests, medical personnel.

    Roll WHPO-7866 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7866-03-05, President Nixon and Pat Nixon being greeted by J. W. Sherman, Manager of the Annenberg Estate and Mrs. J. W. Sherman, upon arrival for the dedication ceremony of the Eisenhower Memorial Hospital. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Annenberg Estate, helipad. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Bob Hope, Dolores Hope, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Mamie Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, guests, aides, medical personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7866-06-08, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower, Bob Hope, Comedian and Donor of the land for the Eisenhower Medical Center, Vice President Agnew, Judy Agnew, Governor Ronald Reagan, and Nancy Reagan after the dedication ceremony of the Eisenhower Memorial Hospital. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, exterior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Bob Hope, Dolores Hope, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Mamie Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, guests, aides, medical personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7866-08A, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Bob Hope, Comedian and Donor of the land for the Eisenhower Medical Center, Vice President Agnew, Judy Agnew, Governor Ronald Reagan, and Nancy Reagan after the dedication ceremony of the Eisenhower Memorial Hospital. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, exterior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Bob Hope, Dolores Hope, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7866-09-10, On tour in the Eisenhower Memorial Medical Center Hospital with President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower, Comedian Bob Hope (Bob & Dolores Hope donated the land for the Medical Center's location) Vice President Agnew, Judy Agnew, Governor Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan and James M. Taylor, Executive Director of the Eisenhower Medical Center. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, interior. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Bob Hope, Dolores Hope, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Mamie Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, guests, aides, medical personnel.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7866-10-14, President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Mamie Eisenhower, Comedian Bob Hope, Vice President Agnew, Judy Agnew, Governor Ronald Reagan, and Nancy Reagan inside the Eisenhower Memorial Medical Center Hospital. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, outdoors, medical room, staircase. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Bob Hope, Dolores Hope, Spiro Agnew, Judy Agnew, Mamie Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, guests, aides, medical personnel.

    Roll WHPO-7867 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7867-02-24, President Nixon greeting a group of medical and health publication editors and publishers. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, interior. President Nixon, editors, publishers.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7867-25-26, President Nixon greeting crowd outside Eisenhower Memorial Hospital. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, exterior. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-7869 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7869-02-12, Ron Ziegler briefing the press inside a green and white striped tent. 11/27/1971, Palm Desert, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, press tent. Ronald Ziegler, reporters.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7869-13-14, Ron Ziegler being outfitted with a microphone. 11/27/1971, Palm Desert, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, exterior. Ronald Ziegler, reporters.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7869-15, Eisenhower Memorial Hospital reflected in the water. 11/27/1971, Palm Desert, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, exterior. Ronald Ziegler, reporters.

    Roll WHPO-7898 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-7898-02, Eisenhower Memorial Hospital in Palm Springs, California. 11/27/1971, Palm Springs, California Eisenhower Memorial Hospital.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-7898-03-04, Unidentified man riding a motorcycle along a seashore. 11/27/1971, unknown unknown. unknown.

  • The White House Communications Agency Sound Recordings Collection contains public statements that took place between 1969 and 1974. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

    K - Informal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-K-246
      Reception & motorcade-Palm Springs, CA. (11/27/1971)

      Runtime: 0:35

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-711118
      Dedication ceremony for Eisenhower Medical Center in Palm Springs, Cal. with Bob Hope, Mamie Eisenhower, Governor Ronald Reagan, Delores Hope, Vice President Agnew. (11/27/1971)

      Runtime: 5:40

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

  • The White House Communications Agency Videotape Collection contains “off-the-air” recordings of televised programs produced between 1968 and 1974. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

    • WHCA-4840
      "Agronsky & Company". Dr. and Mrs. Norman Vincent Peale.
      Henry Jaffe Enterprises, Inc.
      Runtime: 00:32:44
    • WHCA-4849
      Weekly News Summary , Tape I.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 1:30

      13. Utley/Kaplow: Japan's Prime Minister Sato to visit President Nixon; President Nixon in Palm Desert to dedicate the Eisenhower Hospital. Time Code Start: 25:46. Keywords: Presidents, Prime Ministers, Asian, Japanese, meetings, hospitals, dedications, openings, celebrations. Network: NBC.

      14. Utley/Casella: China today. Time Code Start: 27:40. Keywords: People's Republic of China. Network: NBC.

      15. Mudd: President Nixon to meet with Prime Minister Sato. Time Code Start: 31:58. Keywords: Presidents, Prime Ministers, Asian, Japanese, leaders, officials, meetings. Network: CBS.

      16. Mudd/Shaw: Secretary Connally going to Rome. Time Code Start: 32:46. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, travel, trips, Italy. Network: CBS.

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